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Pesticides Widely Used in Pet Flea Control Products are Contaminating Rivers
Dan DeBaun

A new study has revealed that rivers across England are contaminated with two pesticides typically used in animal flea control products, imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid) and fipronil, both of which are...

A new study has revealed that rivers across England are contaminated with two pesticides typically used in animal flea control products, imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid) and fipronil, both of which are...

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Wildfires Can Contaminate Public Drinking Water Systems for Years
Dan DeBaun

Two years after the Camp Fire decimated the idillic town of Paradise in Butte County, California, we reflect on the short- and long-term impact of wildfires on drinking water quality.

Two years after the Camp Fire decimated the idillic town of Paradise in Butte County, California, we reflect on the short- and long-term impact of wildfires on drinking water quality.

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How Much Plastic Do We Consume?
Dan DeBaun

The average Joe ingests about 5 grams of plastic — the equivalent of munching down a credit card — every week, a study commissioned by the WWF has found.

The average Joe ingests about 5 grams of plastic — the equivalent of munching down a credit card — every week, a study commissioned by the WWF has found.

Can We Combat Climate Change without Compromising Water Quality
Dan DeBaun

Before implementing strategies that limit climate change, we need to consider the potential impact they may have on water quality due to nutrient inputs.

Before implementing strategies that limit climate change, we need to consider the potential impact they may have on water quality due to nutrient inputs.

Dan DeBaun

Harvesting rainwater can reduce a household's water consumption by as much as a third, and for many is a great alternative to common drinking water sources.

Harvesting rainwater can reduce a household's water consumption by as much as a third, and for many is a great alternative to common drinking water sources.

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It's Time to Re-evaluate How we Value Water
Dan DeBaun

A new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford highlights the rapidly mounting pressure to measure, monitor and manage water on both a local and global scale.

A new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford highlights the rapidly mounting pressure to measure, monitor and manage water on both a local and global scale.